LAHORE: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan believes that the resurgence of the cipher controversy is an attempt by ruling parties to disqualify him from contesting elections. He accused Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, PPP leader Asif Ali Zardari, and ex-COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa of conspiring against him.
Imran Khan demanded a thorough inquiry into the alleged US cipher conspiracy. He expressed doubt about the competence of the Federal Investigation Agency to handle the investigation. He praised then-US envoy Asad Majeed for his integrity in raising concerns over the cipher.
The PTI chairman accused the former army chief of lobbying against him. He said that Bajwa was trying to topple his government, despite his efforts in reviving the country’s economy and industry.
Regarding the US demand in the cipher to topple the government, Imran Khan suggested it was directed towards the former army chief. Imran said he was the only one with the power to do so.
He claimed that opposition leaders Shehbaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari did not attend an in-camera meeting in parliament to discuss the cipher because they were allegedly involved in the conspiracy.
Imran Khan also expressed skepticism about the alleged statement attributed to his aide, Azam Khan. He believes his aide may have been forced to make the statement. Until he hears the statement directly from Azam Khan, he refuses to accept its authenticity.
Law Minister Tarar Predicts 14 Years In Jail For Imran Khan In The Cipher Scam
Earlier, Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar predicted about 14 years jail term for Imran Khan in the Cipher case. Law Minister said that Azam Khan’s confessional statement against Imran Khan could lead to a 14 years jail sentence for using classified documents for vested interests.
Azam Khan, the former principal secretary recorded his statement under CrPC 164 before a magistrate. He claimed that the former PM utilized a diplomatic Cipher to fabricate a false narrative against the establishment and opposition.
